Veterinary Nurse Team Leader

PDSA; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary charity in Portsmouth is seeking an enthusiastic Veterinary Nurse Team Leader. The role requires strong leadership skills and a commitment to providing excellent patient care. You will manage a team of nurses and assistants, ensuring high standards of service. The organization offers flexible working, professional development support, and a collaborative work culture. Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

Benefits

Flexible working options

CPD allowance of £500

25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and driven individual with a commitment to customer service.
• Strong leadership skills with a collaborative approach.
• Experience in veterinary nursing and managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Veterinary Nurses and Assistants effectively.
• Ensure high standards of patient care and hygiene.
• Support the Head Nurse in operational activities.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Teamwork

Clinical standards

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Make a difference every day with PDSA

Join us to help keep even more people and pets together when times are tough. For over a century, PDSA have provided vital veterinary care for the pets of people in financial hardship.

AboutUs

We’renow on a journey to expand our reach to support even more people and their beloved pets. To achieve this ambitious goal, we need passionate and driven individuals who are ready to embrace change and help shape a future-focused PDSA. Together,we'llbuild a stronger organisation to ensure our services help those who need us most for the next hundred years.

Ifyou'reready to make a real difference and be part of a teamthat'screating positive change, we want you to join us.Let'sbuild a brighter future for pets and their owners, together.

About you

We’relooking for an enthusiastic Veterinary Nurse Team Leader to join our friendly team atPDSA Portsmouth.You’llbe able todemonstrateconsistentlystrong performance, great customer service, and a real commitment to teamwork and getting things done.You’llthrive in a busy, purpose-led environment where you can make a meaningful difference to pets and owners in the local community.

As a Team Leader,you’llsupport the Head Nurse by leading part of the nursing team to deliver efficient,professionaland caring services in line with PDSA policies and procedures.You’llmanage a team of Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Care Assistants who support in theatre, provide inpatientcareand carry out consults.You’llhelp to coordinate the day-to-day workflow through the hospital, encourageappropriate financialcontributions from clients, and make sure hospital hygiene, cleanliness and equipment standardsremainhigh.

You’llbe a confident, supportive leader who enjoys coaching others, giving clearfeedbackand leading by example in clinical standards and client care.You’llbe ready to step in and deputise for the Head Nurse when needed, andyou’llplay a key role in embedding our Pet Wellbeing services across the hospital,fostering a culture of prevention,educationand proactive healthcare.You’llvalue a collaborative, supportive team environment and welcome a varied shift pattern that helps you balance work with life outside of work.

About the hospital

PDSA Portsmouthis a highly collaborative, effective hospital,a great placefor teamwork, casediscussionand shared learning. Our teams have varied clinical interests, giving you access to a wide pool of knowledge and experience when discussing cases and treatment plans.

Our Pet Hospitals are modern and well-equipped and include separate dog and cat kennelling facilities, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, pipedgasesand extensive orthopaedic equipment.

Rewards,supportand benefits

We’rereally passionateabout beinga great placeto work,somewhere people feel proud of what they do, connected to a meaningful purpose, and able to make a genuine difference every day. Our teams are collaborative and supportive, and we encourage everyone to bring their ideas,individualityand passion for pets to work with them.

As well as a rewarding role and a positive, people-focused culture, we also offer a wide range of benefits, including:

• Flexible working options to support your work–life balance and individual circumstances.
• CPD allowance of three days and £500 per year for development.Payment of your full RCVS fees, soyou’renever out of pocket.
• Extensive internal CPD programmes plus discounts for BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show.
• 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays, withoptionto buy or sell an extra five days.
• Three paid special days off: Volunteering Day, CelebrationDayand Wellbeing Day annually.
• Generous pension options, with PDSA contributions starting at 5% and rising to 10%.
• Life assurance providing four times your annual salary for added peace of mind.
• AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme, with 24/7 wellbeing support.
• Retail,holidayand lifestyle discounts available through our staff Fetch benefits platform.
• Enhanced maternity,paternityand adoption leave to support you and your family.
• 15% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance plus access to staff veterinary services.

To apply for this role, click Apply Now at the top of the page, create a candidateaccountand complete our simple application form.

PDSA is committed to embedding a culture of diversity and inclusion within our teams that reflect the communities we serve. We aim to create a working environment in which all individualsare able tomake best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunities for flexible working arrangements to support team members fromdifferent backgrounds.

If you have any questions or concernsregardingaccessibility, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss via email or telephone reasonable adjustments that you mayrequirethroughout the recruitment process.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.

To support this commitment, our recruitment & selection processes are robust and rigorous. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references andappropriate backgroundchecks.